***IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ***
*Effective 10/01/25. Rush fees will be applied to all orders under the current timeline listed below. $25 for orders under $50, $50 for standard orders over $50 and formal dresses and $150 for wedding dresses (under 90 days). (Rush is subject to availability. Please text 843-475-0722 or email [email protected] to inquire. Please do not book an appointment below without confirmation first, that I can accept the rush order. Rush orders booked without prior approval will be cancelled.)
*No availability for rush orders in in March and April. As of 3/3/26, I’m booked out for wedding dresses needed before June. Due to the number of wedding dresses, appointments are limited in March – April
Currently accepting wedding dresses needed for June 2026 and on (updated: 1/13/25)
For rush wedding or bridesmaid dresses please text 843-475-0722 to check availability. Please include a photo of the dress and the alterations needed. Thank you!
Please read this page thoroughly as it has policies for appointments.
A note about alterations: More often than not, alterations are more than the cost of the item. Prices are based off of the work and time involved, not the cost of the item. Clothing is mass produced, while alterations are done locally, by skilled professionals.
As of 7/15/24, alterations on menswear is no longer offered due to focusing on my areas of specialization.
All fittings can be booked through the online calendar below. Please note the turnaround time when booking, item limit per appointment, and items I do not alter listed on this page. All policies are strictly enforced as I’m a single person shop and are necessary for me to maintain operations efficiently. Thank you!
Current Turnaround Times:
Wedding Dresses:
Minimum of 3 months (90 days) out from the date needed (please account for bridal portraits, traveling, having the dress professionally steamed, etc) when booking the first fitting. If your dress falls under this timeline, please contact first before booking.
There are typically three fittings, although, some dresses may require additional fittings for extensive alterations.
The first fitting is for any work being done to the straps, sides, and discussing any custom work. (estimated appointment time is 30 mins – 1 hr)
*Sides will be worked on after the first fitting to be tried on at the second fitting. If you are actively losing weight, I highly recommend booking the first fitting once you reach your goal. This avoids having to do the sides multiple times, which will add more to the cost. There is time for adjustments at the second fitting.
The second fitting is typically scheduled 4 – 6 weeks from the first fitting. At this fitting, the fit of the dress is checked. The hem and bustle are then pinned. Any adjustments are done during this fitting. (Exact shoes are required for this appointment. If you are wearing different shoes at your reception, please bring those as well for the bustle length. Estimated appointment time: 1 – 1.5 hrs)
The third fitting is typically scheduled 4-6 weeks from the second fitting. This fitting will be the final try on of the dress and you will be shown how to do the bustle. I recommend bringing someone that will be helping with the bustle to this fitting. If you do not have anyone in town, we can film it.
*For dresses with dates more than 3 months out, time between appointments may be more staggered to account for dresses with earlier wedding dates
Please text 843-475-0722 to confirm additional or rush availability for your dress if it falls under this timeline.
*Please note that the initial appointment timeline above is the minimum time for wedding dress alterations.
Bridesmaid/Formal Dresses:
5 – 6 week minimum*
General Womenswear Alterations:
6-8 week minimum currently during wedding season (February-June) & (August-November)
Alterations are currently not offered on:
Menswear, leather, suede, swim-suits, upholstery, curtains, or non-clothing items (handbags, shoes, etc). The only women’s suit alterations offered are tapering and shortening of the sleeves from the bottom. I do not offer bespoke/custom clothing, only alterations.
What to bring to your fitting:
For hems: exact shoes are required. Hems will not be pinned without shoes.
Sides taken in/let out:
all undergarments you plan to wear with the item.
*Please note that the maximum amount pants can be taken in is 1.5 – 2 inches. Depending on the design, it may be less. In general, for all taking in, it is not recommended to go more than 1-2 sizes. Anything more than this amount and it could affect how the item lays and/or the design. Some dresses can be taken in more, but it is dependent on the construction and design. This will be evaluated at the fitting.
Policies:
There is a 4-5 item limit per appointment/ticket and tickets are maxed at 4 hrs worth of work. If the workload is above either of these limits for one fitting, multiple tickets will be given with different due dates. With taking in 6-8 fittings a day, these limits are necessary to complete orders being a single person shop.
If you have more items than the limit, please contact prior to booking as a longer fitting appointment will be required (the ticket limits above still apply).
Steaming services are not offered, just alterations. (I recommend Prestige Cleaners for formal and casual wear. For onsite wedding dress steaming services, I recommend Press the Dress).
Fittings are continuous. I ask that you do not enter more than 5 minutes before your appointment. If you are more than 10 minutes late to your fitting, your appointment will need to be rescheduled.
We reserve the right to refuse service when expectations are not inline with business procedures or offered services
Alterations are done exactly how they’re pinned, with exact measurements. It’ll fit exactly as it’s pinned and agreed to that day. If you decide after the alterations are already completed, that you want a completely different length, taken in more or less than was initially pinned, etc., it will be considered a new alteration, with an additional cost. It’s double the amount of time than the original cost/alteration.
There is a one month limit on repairs from the time item is picked up. After that time frame, it’ll be charged as a new alteration/repair.
All pickups are scheduled. You will receive a text at the number provided to schedule your pickup 1-2 days before it is due. Due to several orders being left and unpaid for, if I do not receive a response, your order will be put on hold and will need to be scheduled for a later confirmed pickup date.
There is a 3 month hold policy for orders left without payment. After then, the order will be considered abandoned and will no longer be available for pickup. It’ll either be sold to recuperate the loss or donated.
I have a 48 hr cancellation policy for fittings. I have very limited appointment availability. This policy allows another client time to take the spot. Appointments can be canceled or rescheduled through the email confirmation link you receive after booking. You can also text 843-475-0722 as well.
Pets are not allowed inside the shop (only exception is for service animals)
Although I love little ones, I kindly ask that no children under 12 are brought into the shop as there are fragile items, heavy machinery, and sharp objects present. This unfortunately makes it an unsuitable/unsafe environment for them to wander around in while your fitting is taking place. Unfortunately, this policy is a result of several items being broken in the shop. (Exceptions: if you bring someone that is able to watch them while you’re being pinned or they’re secured in a stroller or the like)
*When booking please list the items you have. For formal wear and wedding dresses include the date of the event/when it needs to be picked up by as well. Thank you!
**Please note: I do not work on menswear. I specialize in formal and wedding dresses, and general womenswear.